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The Maine Historical Society's Brown Research Library seeks a full-time (35
hrs/wk) Project Archivist for processing the recently acquired Bangor
Theological Seminary Collection. The start date for this 18-month temporary
project is August 3, 2014. The Project Archivist is responsible for working
independently and as part of a larger collections management team to
complete the archival appraisal, processing and description of a nearly 250
linear ft. collection of institutional records documenting the 200 year
history of the Bangor Theological Seminary of Bangor, ME, an
inter-denominational seminary in the Congregational tradition.

The project includes three components: Project Management, Arranging &
Describing, and Outreach.

Project Management:

.         Creating and implementing a working timeline

.         Keeping the project on-task and within the 18 month perimeter

.         Communicating with and reporting to the Society's Archivist as
well as other technical services staff

.         Managing the project budget

.         Supervising other project staff  and volunteers

Arranging & Describing:

.         Archival appraisal and survey

.         Identifying and setting priories in respect to preservation,
conservation and digitization

.         Arranging the collection including, but not limited to, re-housing
and reformatting

.         Adhering to the industry's best practices

.         Implementing and/or providing guidelines for preservation and
conservation

.         Creation of a completed finding aid in accordance with the
Society's expectations and current practices

Outreach:

.         Cultivation and promotion of the collection though the Society's
online and printed outlets

.         Coordinating internal requests for exhibition content and/or
publications

.         Providing recommendations to the Society's Maine Memory Network
Curator

 

Requirements:

.         MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution with
graduate coursework in archival management

.         Five or more years experience as a processing archivist

.         Experience working with large collections, including series and
hierarchical organization

.         Ability to lift and move 40 lbs and stand for long periods of time

.         Transportation to an offsite facility

 

Preferred:

 

.         Experience with institutional records, especially of an academic
and/or religious nature

.         Working in a historical society setting

.         Working knowledge of Maine history

 

Compensation & Logistics:

 

Salary at $30,000 per year with benefits package. Processing of this
collection will take place off-site at the Society's collections management
center in Portland, ME. The Project Archivist must provide their own
transportation to and from the site, but are not expected to transport
collections. Public transportation to the site is limited.

 

 

Please submit the following electronically to Jamie Rice, MHS Director of
Library Services at  <mailto:jrice@mainehistory.org> jrice@mainehistory.org

 

.         A cover letter expressing interest in the position and outlining
relevant experience

.         A complete curriculum vitae of education, employment and
publications

.         One complete finding aid and one additional writing sample in the
form of exhibition text, a professional presentation, or a blog post

.         Three professional references, including current phone, email
addresses and affiliations

The above may also be mailed to the following address:

 

Maine Historical Society

Brown Research Library

489 Congress Street

Portland, ME 04101-3498

Attn: BTS Search Committee

 

No Phone Calls Please.

 

The Application period ends on July 1, 2014.

Museum Interpreter Position

Penobscot Marine Museum is seeking a hardworking, reliable person to fill a part-time, seasonal

position in our in our exhibits as an Interpreter.

Penobscot Marine Museum is located in the coastal town of Searsport, Maine. Eight of the buildings

on our campus are listed on National Register of Historic Buildings. The Village is complete with

a classic New England Town Hall, the First Congregational Church (still in operation!), private

residences and a commercial building. The Village buildings range in date from about 1810-1845.

• Make the visitor experience enjoyable

• Provide information to visitors about the museum and the exhibits

• Make sure the artifacts remain safe

A strong applicant must have an interest in Penobscot Bay history, enjoy working with the public,

physically able to climb stairs and be technology savvy. Prior customer service experience preferred.

Must be available through the third Sunday in October.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to admissions@pmm-maine.org.

During recent years, the Society has achieved significant growth in both individual and business memberships and increased revenues through the implementation of a multi-year development campaign. The Society has also significantly increased its local and regional visibility with unique programming and events while successfully interacting with families, schools, and artisans often through hands-on, educational experiences. The Society has a longstanding, positive history of an active, engaged, and collaborative board of trustees. 

The successful candidate for this position will help guide the Society to its next level of development through visionary leadership while serving as the conduit of increasing Society interaction with various groups including community and educational organizations, government planning and design review boards, businesses, grant providers, and financial benefactors. Experience with capital campaign development, grant writing, and website management are also desirable.

 Required skills include strategic planning, budget creation and management, and the ability to clearly communicate both internally and externally. Collaborative problem solving, delegation, and organizational skills are also desirable. Previous utilization of these skills in the context of historic preservation, management of historic properties, and museum operations would be favored. Experience as an Executive Director or an increasingly responsible supervisory position is desired. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to FHS Executive Director Search Committee via email at FHSsearch@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2014.